Samoa

Polynesian island country

Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa and known until 1997 as Western Samoa, is an island country in Polynesia, consisting of two main islands ; two smaller, inhabited islands ; and several smaller, uninhabited islands, including the Aleipata Islands. Samoa is located 64 km (40 mi) west of American Samoa, 889 km (552 mi) northeast of Tonga, 1,152 km (716 mi) northeast of Fiji, 483 km (300 mi) east of Wallis and Futuna, 1,151 km (715 mi) southeast of Tuvalu, 519 km (322 mi) south of Tokelau, 4,190 km (2,600 mi) southwest of Hawaii, and 610 km (380 mi) northwest of Niue. The capital and largest city is Apia. The Lapita people discovered and settled the Samoan Islands around 3,500 years ago. They developed a Samoan language and Samoan cultural identity.

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Head coach Shaun Wane says he is just glad Herbie Farnworth is English as the Dolphins centre inspires a 2-0 Test series win over Samoa.
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Herbie Farnworth delivers a superb performance that includes two tries as England wrap up a 2-0 Test series victory over Samoa at Headingley.
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Watch highlights as Herbie Farnworth scores two tries to help England defeat Samoa 34-16 in the second autumn Test at Headingley Stadium.
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Wigan Warriors winger Liam Marshall is in contention for his full England debut as he is called into the matchday squad for Saturday's second Test against Samoa..
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England's Test series with Samoa has whetted the appetite for international rugby league, and an improved calendar offers hope for more, writes Matt Newsum.
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